his is a book that will
help children feel comfortable as they learn the daily routine in your
classroom. Even if children can’t
read the words, the pictures will provide them with clues about what to do. Read the book each morning to prepare
children and to capture their interest in activities you have planned. Have children refer to the book to “see
what we should do next.” You could
also send the book home with one child each evening to share with their
families.
First, take pictures of the children
engaged in your daily activities and routines. Glue pictures to construction paper and write captions
similar to the ones suggested.
(Adapt to the age level of your students and your curriculum.) Put the pages together and bind
to make a book.
Welcome
to Marshall School
Put away your backpack and get ready for a great
day!
We
start our day with circle time and a song!
Next,
it’s time for language arts.
We
read, write, listen, and learn!
Time
to go outside for P.E.
We
need to exercise our bodies as well as our brains.
Next
comes math! We count, add,
subtract, measure,
graph, and think!
Time
for lunch.
I’m
hungry! How about you?
Story
time is always special.
Books
are friends that we love to visit again and again.
Then
it’s time for learning centers.
Let’s
recall and review our day.
Don’t
forget your backpacks!
Good-bye,
friends!
See
you tomorrow!
*Make individual books with picture clues for children with language difficulties. The photos will help them know what to expect as they become familiar school routines.*Put photos of different activities on large index cards. Attach a piece of magnetic tape on both sides. As you review your schedule each morning you can insert specials and adapt to changes. Turn the cards over as you complete each activity so children will understand the progression of the day.